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WAM Åbo stads konstmuseum

Tourist attraction Museum Art museum

International modern art museum with a major collection of the eponymous Finnish sculptor's work. People often mention museum, exhibitions, nice, interesting, cafe, good, exhibition, time, kahvila, visit,


Address

Itäinen Rantakatu 38, 20101 Turku, Finland

Website

www.wam.fi

Contact

+358 2 2620850

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (27) exhibitions (14) nice (12) interesting (10) cafe (10) good (9) exhibition (8) time (8) kahvila (7) visit (7)
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  • 5/5 Mika S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hyvä kuvataiteen museo, jossa on esillä Wäinö Aaltosen töitä sekä vaihtuvia näyttelyitä. Museon lähettyvillä on hyvin ilmaisia parkkipaikkoja. Museon yhteydessä toimii myös kahvila Wäinö.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E K. 1 year ago on Google • 1934 reviews
    This is a really nice museum of art. They have interesting exhibitions, mostly of contemporary Finnish and Nordic artists. A great place to visit located just on the bank of the Aura river in Turku. One of the top museums in town
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ioanna G. 4 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    A modern museum, beautiful but not what I expected. It has a few art pieces, some of them not so understandable to the majority of people. It could be much more interesting because the building is big and imposing. In addition the entrance fee is high compared to the exhibites.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria 1 year ago on Google • 39 reviews
    One of the nicest museums in Turku in my opinion - the shows are often very interesting and the museum is not too big, yet you can easily spend a nice few hours enjoying the shows. I also like the little Cafe Wäinö, they often offer some vegan goodies which is a huge plus. Also the little shop area is adorable, you can often find postcards and jewelry etc from local artists in there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amar B. 2 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Beautiful exhibition! This musuem is relatively small (compared to other modern art museums I've visited), so maybe they're extra keen on what they exhibit, because I found the combination of the main exhibition very well matched.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janne P. 1 year ago on Google • 59 reviews
    My favourite art museum in Turku. There is no permanent exhibition but they do have their collection which they use from time to time. Check their website for the current exhibition. There is a cafeteria also in the same building.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiina H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) WAM currently exhibits the work of Hyöryllinen and Anneli Nygren. (Original) WAM:issa on tällä hetkellä esillä Hyöryllistä ja Anneli Nygrenin töitä.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kai K. 5 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Wide variety of interesting changing exhibitions and always a few Aaltonen’s own works available as well. The cafe also serves a nice affordable and filling lunch, often in the Finnish tradition.

  • 5/5 Einat Schreibman F. 5 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    A beautiful and elegant museum with cultural activities for children and adults like painting and music. Some of the exhibitions were surprise, and some of them shared the viewers. The spaces are beautiful and near the entrance, there is a charming and recommended cafe ☕☕

  • 5/5 Sane 1. 4 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    This is the second art museum that I have visited and I have to say this one beats the other one by a longshot. It's nice and roomy so there useally isn't a problem with too many people being in the way. The best part about this though in my opinion is the workshop that they have here. There you can create your own art and other people can see it. You can also find a nice cafe here too. I give 5/5

  • 4/5 Sami S. 4 years ago on Google
    Attended the handicraft shop for children - they made masks this time. Friendly staff. Cafeteria is very crowded, narrow passageways, lots of people today.

  • 5/5 Jesse H. 6 years ago on Google
    A good sized museum in the centre of the city. Exhibitions change.

  • 5/5 Jonathan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Not been inside the museum but went for lunch there qnd they have the best jacket potatos in turku

  • 4/5 Niko K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice space, light and sound environment with friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Valerie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing exhibition. Not at all what we were expecting, but both interesting and thought provoking. What at first glance we thought were photoshopped photos, interesting but unremarkable, turned out to be actual images of scenes created by the artist, truly mind blowing, especially the tree. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in art in its widest sense.

  • 4/5 Sakari K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cafe. Riverfront location with nice views. (Original) Kiva kahvila. Sijainti jokirannassa mistä kivat näkymät.

  • 5/5 Oskari K. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the better museums in Turku ❤️

  • 5/5 hbs2662 h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting artistic insights ... (Original) Mielenkiintoisia taideoivalluksia...

  • 4/5 Eevaliisa T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great museum in a great location. (Original) Hieno museo hienossa paikassa.

  • 5/5 Kimmo P. 4 years ago on Google
    Classic statue museum

  • 5/5 Markku S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good exhibitions at the moment:Dead Souls. Pekka ja Teija Isorättyä. Lilja's Garden, about 8 year old Lilja, who has a rare diseace... Museum is quite intimate, there is a cafe inside and is situated on the Aura riverside. Worth of visiting during your sunday walk on the riverside.

  • 5/5 Jyrki R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good coffee and delicious food (Original) Hyvä kahvit ja maittavat ruuat

  • 5/5 Cathy F. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a smaller exhibition but still very nice

  • 5/5 Sio A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great space & artwork.

  • 5/5 Ville F. 1 year ago on Google
    We saw the exhibition by Antti Laitinen. A mix of performance, installation and environmental art that was memorable. The museum is beautiful and the cafe great.

  • 5/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful museum by the riverside, smartly curated.

  • 5/5 Danielle W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum. You can get around pretty quick. There are lockers for bags and coats.

  • 5/5 Olli L. 8 months ago on Google
    Great museum with varying exhibitions. Some are hits, some are misses, at least for an average Joe, but the hits hit hard!

  • 3/5 Sari V. 3 months ago on Google New
    12/23 Lux&Ultra oli pieni näyttely, hieno kylläkin. Ei täällä sitten muuta ollutkaan, joten lipun hinta 12€ tuntui aika korkealta.

  • 4/5 Tero J. 4 months ago on Google
    Lux & Umbra oli hieno, tosin teoksia oli aika vähän. Erityiskiitos taidemuseon yhteydessä olevalle kahvila Wäinölle herkullisesta kahvihetkestä.

  • 4/5 Realmorpho 7 months ago on Google
    Hyvät puitteet kuvataiteelle. Kahvila. Tämänhetkinen näyttely nykytaidetta. En oikein pitänyt osiosta, jossa oli käytetty 3D tulostusta ja suoria silikonimuotilla otettuja kopioita ihmisvartalosta ja sen osista.

  • 4/5 Antti “Vaari” S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Upealla paikalla"tavallinen" kahvila, joka tarjoaa myös lounasta. Ystävällinen palvelu ja hyvät kahvin kaverit.

  • 4/5 Anna S. 5 months ago on Google
    WAM, aina kokemisen arvoinen! Viimeksi nähdyn näyttelyn teemana valo ja varjo. Hyvin kiinnostava, lähempäänkin tutkimiseen innostava. Etukäteen kerrottiin jo valoherkille muutamamista hyvin voimakkaista valoefekteistä: näin olikin. Kiitos tästä myös.

  • 1/5 Mila H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No exhibitions (Original) Ei näyttelyitä

  • 4/5 Tomi V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice modern art museum that replaces quantity with specificy. They have a cafe that serves good, beit limited, selection

  • 3/5 Martti S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really modern art. Thankfully the exhibits change over time. Interesting space. Store was the best part.

  • 5/5 Miltin 3 years ago on Google
    Seems interesting, I might go there some time! Thanks for the recommendation 💖

  • 4/5 Bo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good exhibitions in this modestly sized museum. The kids' workshop is good and the cafe nice and retro cool

  • 3/5 Ylva B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lacking the quality that more fancy places has, hope this will change with different exhibitions through the year.

  • 5/5 Markus S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice little museum by the riverside. Interesting and changing exhibitions ranging from surrealism to socialist realism during past years.

  • 3/5 Eeva 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cafe is a cozy refreshment, albeit expensive. (Original) Kahvila on kodikas piristys, tosin kallis.

  • 4/5 Anita A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The history of watching a movie into art. (Original) Elokuvan katselun historiaa taiteeksi.

  • 5/5 Eira M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely exhibitions, a nice museum shop and a café where you can get tasty meals. Ideal location, right next to the Aura River. (Original) Ihastuttavia näyttelyjä, kiva museokauppa ja kahvila, josta saa maistuvia aterioita. Sijainti ihanteellinen, aivan Aurajoen kupeessa.

  • 5/5 Jarkko N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first time I visited this museum an interesting place you have to visit most of the time for a great experience. (Original) Ensimmäinen kerta kun kävin tässä museossa mielenkiintoinen paikka täytyy käydä useimmin hieno kokemus.

  • 3/5 Anne H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In connection with the museum there is a café Väinö. Cozy, good pastries and lunch service. (Original) Museon yhteydessä on kahvila Väinö. Viihtyisä, hyvät leivonnaiset sekä lounastarjoilu.

  • 4/5 Hannu H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty good experience, go see 😊 (Original) Ihan hyvä kokemus, käykää katsomassa 😊

  • 3/5 Samppa A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Special exhibitions. Staff a little in the yard, but I guess it's nothing. (Original) Erikoisia näyttelyitä. Henkilökunta vähän pihalla, mutta ei kai se mitään.

  • 4/5 Tuomo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is always worth a visit, even if you are not planning to visit this particular museum. Surprises positive. It's good to go "patches" with your eyes. (Original) Aina kannattaa käydä, vaikkei olisi juuri tätä museota aikeissa käydä katsomassa. Yllätykset positiivisia. On hyvä mennä "laput" silmillä.

  • 4/5 Mari K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Contemporary art, space art. For a non-traditional friend. (Original) Nykytaidetta, tilataidetta. Ei-perinteisen ystävälle.

  • 3/5 Anna S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little better people's museum. I do not like. I do not visit. (Original) Vähä paremman väen museo. En tykkää. En käy.

  • 3/5 Taina L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good to eat. (Original) Hyvää syötävää.

  • 4/5 Ville V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting exhibition (Original) Mielenkiintoinen näyttely

  • 4/5 Vesa H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good monk coffees. (Original) Hyvät munkki kahveet.

  • 4/5 Juha R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) By no means does the museum mainly present the work of sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen, but there are changing exhibitions focusing on contemporary art. The building and the sculptures of Aaltonen in front of it form an impressive whole. Aaltonen's works can be seen all over Turku. A few of Aaltonen's works can be seen in the lobby of the museum. (Original) Museo ei suinkaan pääasiallisesti esittele kuvanveistäjä Wäinö Aaltosen tuotantoa, vaan siellä on esillä vaihtuvia nykytaiteeseen keskittyviä näyttelyitä. Rakennus ja sen edustalla olevat Aaltosen veistokset muodostavat vaikuttavan kokonaisuuden. Aaltosen teoksia voikin nähdä ympäri Turkua. Museon aulassa nähtävissä muutamia Aaltosen teoksia.

  • 5/5 Reijo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place, good hostess and food. The plexiglass and long wooden benches and tables as well as heaters for autumn fall on the terrace (Original) Hyvä paikka, hyvä emäntä ja ruoka. Terassille pleksit ja pitkät puupenkit ja pöydät sekä lämmittimet syksyksi😎

  • 5/5 Kasper L. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome finnish art

  • 4/5 Kari P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There was parking space. (Original) Parkkitilaa oli.

  • 2/5 JP P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Contemporary art and installations in the lead role, Väinö Aaltonen forgotten (Original) Nykytaide ja installaatiot pääosassa, Väinö Aaltonen unohdettu

  • 4/5 Marko V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We visited here in the summer of 2020 when the museum had two different exhibitions, Anneli Nygren and Hyäryllinen. I didn’t like them, but they still don’t have much of an impact on my rating of the museum. The location of the building leather is well suited for such exhibitions. The customer service was nice, souvenirs were nice to offer. The complex is also enhanced by Cafe Wäinö in the building. However, the modern spirit of the 1960s was perhaps the most nuanced. I traveled here over the decades and thought the house ugliness, but for some reason, the mind has changed. This has to be here exactly as it is now, describing its own time! (Original) Kävimme täällä kesällä 2020 kun museossa oli kaksi eri näyttelyä, Anneli Nygren ja Hyäryllistä. Niistä en pitänyt, mutta ne eivät silti juurikaan ole vaikuttamassa museosta antamaani arvosanaan. Rakennuksenahan paikka sopii tällaisia näyttelyitä varten hyvin. Asiakaspalvelu oli mukavaa, muistoesineitäkin kivasti tarjolla. Kokonaisuutta parantaa lisäksi rakennuksessa toimiva Cafe Wäinö. 1960-luvun moderni henki kuitenkin säväytti ehkä eniten. Olen vuosikymmenet kulkenut tästä ohi ja ajatellut talon rumuutta, mutta jostain syystä mieli on muuttunut. Tämän pitää olla tässä juuri sellaisena kuin se nyt on, omaa aikaansa kuvaamassa!

  • 5/5 airiks l. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 4/5 Ari K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) interesting museum nice cafe. (Original) mielenkiintoinen museo kiva kahvila.

  • 4/5 Risto R. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting modern art.

  • 3/5 Alma J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can get good food from Kaffela (Original) Kaffelasta saa hyvää ruokaa

  • 4/5 Juha F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK lunch. Serving portions by the way, except for a buffet lunch. (Original) OK lounas. Annostarjoilu muuten, paitsi keittolounas buffasta.

  • 4/5 Kai L. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to visit The Art of the day and yesterday, too. Today we were allowed to enter without a entrance pay. Peaceful place to visit.


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